We just returned from a 3 month trip overseas, so sadly we neither saw the opening of American Idol Season 8 nor touched the website in quite some time. :(

We had hoped to totally redesign the side, improve the social networking component, and polish the community during the off season, none of which was accomplished before the opening show.

But rest assured, we are scrambling to catch up and will

 Big changes are coming to American Idol for Season 8!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "American Idol" is coming back in January for its eighth season, but the show is bringing some changes with it.

In a memo from FOX Network Program Executive Council, leaked on the Internet and published on mjsbigblog.com, "Idol" is expanding.

For starters, the month-long period where "Idol" usually features the best and

Do you think you have what it takes to be America's next American Idol? If so, consider auditioning for season 8!  We just received a list of the cities in which you can audition for American Idol this season!

Auditions for the eighth season of American Idol begin Thursday, July 17, at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, CA, and will continue in seven other